Uzes was a Bishopric from the 5th century until the French Revolution, making it a very rich town until the end of the 18th century. The Cathedrale Saint Theodorit was completed in 1090, destroyed during the War against the Albigensians, rebuilt, and destroyed again during the Religion Wars. The present Cathedral dates from 1652. There are many interesting paintings on the walls and ceilings, however, most of its furnishings disappeared during the French Revolution. When we walked in, Yanni was quick to point out that the inside contained many Roman arches. It also has one of the finest organs in the region dating back to the 17th century.
La Tour Fenestrelle is the Romanesque Cathedral Bell-tower that dates back to the 12th century. It was not open to the public.
The Cathedral overlooks the Eure valley. There is a pathway that begins just in front of it that leads into the valley, over the river, and past the remnants of a Roman Aqueduct built in the 1st century. (We haven't attempted that walk yet, but we will, if I can convince my kids to venture that far.) It was built to supply water to the town of Nimes and is part of the aqueduct system that includes the Pont du Gard, further down river.
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